Pack Your Make up Bag Like a Pro

Today I want to talk about making the most of your makeup bag and packing like a pro. This is not a post where I tell you that you have to cut back on your make-up products, I might suggest substitutes. There are quite a few simple tricks that still allow travelling light and most of the time with only hand luggage.

I had the pleasure to review a beautifully designed Grace, a make-up bag that is part of the Victoria Green’s line up. I would love it if you would have a peak at what I had to say.

For years I did not even have a makeup bag as all I used was mascara, sometimes the same one for a year or two; I know it’s gross when you know about all of the dirt and bacteria accumulating. However, over the years I started to embrace make-up so a little bit of glitter or rouge on my cheeks is always welcomed and so my make-up bag grew. I had to step up my packing game and learn how to pack a make-up bag like a pro with a few simple tricks. I’ve tried them all and use them over and over again.

Pack like a Pro!

Personally I am all about transparent compartments within a make-up bag. I want to see at a glance what is there and if by mistake I am not taking that third pink lipstick. Yes I could do a list but… at the same time I can check your Instagram so why would I skip that in favour of a list? Let’s be friends on Instagram.

Another big one, is the bag waterproof? I do not want to get anything from the outside in or even the inside out. Imagine your new white summer dress in Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation. Not a pretty picture.

My hair brush is now no longer in my make-up bag. Instead get yourself a travel friendly size and squeeze it in somewhere between your socks. This might damage the bristles so don’t do that with your pure boar brush from Mason Pearson. Get yourself a Tangle Teezer in in their travel size with a protective cover on sale.

Samples, precious little things that tempt me attached to magazines and things that I never have had a chance to use. Declutter your make-up counter and finally use them up when you travel. Really, this goes without saying I am sure you know that already but if you still have a hidden stash of moisturises from last month’s Cosmo it’s time to use it or get rid of it. Another obvious trick is to take multipurpose products. I am not going to count this as a separate tip as it’s that obvious.

Really struggling for make-up bag space? Swap shower gel for soap. Treat yourself to one that will be a pleasure to use and won’t dry out your skin as much as ordinary soup would. Aveeno moisturising soap is quite good. You can do the same with a shampoo but that’s too hard core for me. The shampoo bars I’ve had a chance to use made me regret my decision straight away so I am sticking to pouring a bit of my ‘Good hair day 50% of a time’ product into a plastic refillable bottle rather than ‘What the heck just happened with my hair 100% of a time’ shampoo bar. If you know an epic bar shampoo share it in the comments below.

This is a housekeeping tip. If you have free space in your make up bag prevent products from banging around each other by squeezing a pair of socks in to the gaps to make sure that there is no free space.

I always loose one or two hair ties in unknown circumstances. However, I usually use a few to keep small items such as eyeliner, eyebrows pencil, lipsticks together. It’s a double win as I always have extra hair tie when I need it and my products will stay in one place.

Pro tip!

Place your make-up in the middle of your suitcase. Clothes around will help to cushion and protect your products from any bangs and falls.